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A trip to the sailmaker : a hypothetical look at buying sails -- It starts with a yarn : a look at all the fibers used to make sails -- From thread to finished fabric : how sailcloth is made -- A primer of panel layouts : different layouts for different fabrics -- Molded sails : the latest sailmaking technologies -- Where art and science meet : a look at the sailmaking process -- The devil is in the details : a close-up look at the individual parts of a sail -- All about spinnakers : downwind sails explained -- Storm sails : Techniques, tips, and some lessons learned -- Sail inventories : a look at what sails you need for your sailing purposes -- The fine art of sail trim : how to get the most from your sails -- Sail handling : techniques for managing the unmanageable -- A stitch in time : sail care and repair -- More questions than answers : a conversation with your sailmaker -- The wind is still free : the theory behind how boats sail -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Detailed table of contents -- Basic boat diagram -- Index

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